Why are we never quite at ease in the presence of a schoolmaster? Because we are conscious that he is not quite at his ease in ours. He is awkward, and out of place in the society of his equals. He comes like Gulliver from among his little people, and he cannot fit the stature of his understanding to yours.
Charles LambFor with G. D., to be absent from the body is sometimes (not to speak profanely) to be present with the Lord.
Charles LambDon't introduce me to that man! I want to go on hating him, and I can't hate a man whom I know.
Charles LambTo be thankful for what we grasp exceeding our proportion is to add hypocrisy to injustice.
Charles LambAs down in the sunless retreats of the ocean Sweet flowers are springing no mortal can see, So deep in my soul the still prayer of devotion, Unheard by the world, rises silent to Thee. As still to the star of its worship, though clouded, The needle points faithfully o'er the dim sea, So dark when I roam in this wintry world shrouded, The hope of my spirit turns trembling to Thee.
Charles Lamb